Research & Development Intern

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 600 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few.

ABOUT THE JOB

Helena is seeking undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the School of Agricultural Sciences or similar educational discipline interested in seasonal internships with our Research and Development (R&D) teams. We offer hands on experience with a variety of agricultural crops throughout the Central Valley and Central Coast. Part-time positions are available during the semester and full-time positions are available during the summer.

Helena's R&D Interns provide general assistance in setup, implementation and evaluation of efficacy and residue research trials. They also assist other departments with various projects to gain an understanding of Helena's business processes. This intern position offers lots of opportunities for exposure to other departments and team members that work with key clients and companies we provide services for.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Works on assigned projects with different teams. Some of these projects may include: chemical applications, sample collection and evaluating test plots.
• Assists with calculations for sprayer calibration and application rate.
• Conducts maintenance duties such as running irrigation and tracking for secondary pests.
• Completes proper paperwork as needed.
• Enters data into the computer system.
• Searches and investigates information contained in files, inserts additional data in file records, completes reports, keeps files current and supplies information from file data or removes files upon request.
• Types labels and reports.
• Opens and distributes mail.
• Maintains a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility by using good housekeeping habits.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is expected.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of one year of college is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATION

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is that of a typical plant/laboratory environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, sit, stand, (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Temporary employees are eligible to participate in Helena's 401(k) Savings Plan. Helena matches 100% of employee's contributions based on the employee's contribution rate and years of service with Helena.
• Three year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.